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The US Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops has put out a statement clarifying the Church's position on the vaccines for COVID-19. Click the article title for a link to the USCCB statement.

During the month of February, 124 hours of volunteer service were cheerfully provided by 36 volunteers to 30 persons. Click the article title to find out what services are offered, and how to sign up as a care receiver or a care giver.

The Mt. Carmel Guild cordially invites you to join us for our Founder's Day Mass on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at 2:30 PM at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. For more information, click the article title.

The Diocese of Trenton community of the MARIAN SERVANTS of the Holy Family has assembled several Healing Teams available to offer individual healing prayer from February 21-27, 2021. Click the article title for more information.

During January, 119.5 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne at 586-6596.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, November 8, from 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Tuesday, November 10, from 7-8:30 PM, and Friday, November 13, from 9:30-11:00 AM. Click the article title for more information.

In search of a great place to work and make a lasting difference in the lives of our care receivers? Come and work with the Guild! A position in our Home Health Nursing Program is available for a Nurse, R.N., with two years’ experience required, part-time flexible. Visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for application & information today!

During October, more than 127 hours of service were provided by 41 volunteers to 37 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled neighbors. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please contact Anne (586-6596; ark257@gmail.com).

Due to the COVID-19 virus, we have had to provide our services to the elderly in a different way. Our services are still needed to support our elderly and disabled citizens, now more than ever. So please, if you have one hour a week, you can make a difference in the life of an elderly person. Click the article title for details.

The Marian Servants® of the Holy Family will be available for individual healing prayer on Sunday, October 18, from 1:00 - 2:30 pm and Saturday, October 24, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Click the article title to find out how to schedule an appointment for a phone, Facetime, or Zoom meeting.

This year, more than ever, we should do all we can to protect yourselves and those around us from the flu. Click the article title for three ways you can help!

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During September, 137.5 hours of service, including virtual visiting, were provided by 38 volunteers to 33 persons. Click the article title to find out about the services provided, and how you can sign up as either a caregiver or a care receiver.

Is going virtual for our 25th Annual Gala. Click the article title for more information.

Mount Carmel Guild is looking for a part-time Registered Nurse. Please visit www.mtcarmelguild.org for details and application information. Please note that applications are due by September 30.

During August, 178.5 hours of service were cheerfully provided by 37 volunteers to 32 persons. Caring Hearts volunteers provide non-medical services to our homebound elderly and disabled persons. Click the article title for details and contact information.

Mount Carmel Guild continues to serve the Mercer County community, but we need your support. We can relate to the desire of older individuals to age in place in the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Our Home Health Nursing program makes this possible. For the third year, our Age in Place project is featured on CaringCrowd® powered by Johnson & Johnson. Click the article title for more information and a link for donations.

Despite the restrictions imposed on us all as the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic continues, 38 wonderful volunteers provided 163.5 hours of service to 34 individuals during the month of July. For more information on the services provided, and contact information, click the article title.

During May, 167 hours of service were provided by 35 volunteers to 31 people. If you would like more information on joining this satisfying ministry, either as a caregiver or a care receiver, please call Anne (609-586-6596). Click the article title to find out what services are offered.

During the covid 19 pandemic drug addiction, already a crisis, has substantially increased. Catholic Charities offers an intensive addiction recovery program including individual, group and family therapy, case management and medication. For assistance call 800-360-7711.